Hamburgers (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
24 ounces ground chuck |
1 teaspoon kosher salt |
freshly ground black pepper |
spice mix, optional, recipe follows |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
4 slices cheese, such as cheddar, american, saga blue cheese, and swiss, optional |
4 soft hamburger-style buns, split |
4 slices beefsteak tomatoes, optional |
assorted lettuces and greens, such as iceberg, romaine, or watercress |
assorted mustards, such as whole-grained, dijon, or french's, optional |
mayonnaise, optional |
ketchup, optional |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a roasting rack on a foil-lined baking sheet in the oven.
2. Using your hands, break the meat into small pieces and combine evenly but loosely on a parchment or waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Spread the meat out and season it generously with salt and pepper. If desired, add the spice mix at this time.
3. Divide the meat into 4 portions (about 6 ounces each). Using your hands, form each portion into a ball-shape by gently tossing it from 1 hand to the other. (Don't over work or press too firmly on the meat.) Gently form each portion into a patty about 3 1/2 inches wide and 1-inch-thick.
4. Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Raise the heat to high and add the oil. Add the patties and cook, turning once, until well-browned, about 2 minutes each side.
5. Using a spatula, transfer the hamburgers to the roasting rack in the oven and continue cooking to desired doneness, 8 to 9 minutes for medium-rare, 10 to 11 minutes for medium, and 13 to 15 minutes for well-done. If you are using the cheese, top the hamburgers during their last couple of minutes of cooking to melt.
6. Transfer the hamburgers to a plate, let rest for a couple minutes before serving. Meanwhile, toast the hamburger buns. Assemble the hamburgers with the condiments and toppings of your choice. Serve.
7. Timing for a Counter Top Grill:
8. When cooking on a counter-top grill:
9. Turn on grill. Place Burgers on the heated grill.
10. For Medium-Rare: Cook for 3 minutes covered and then unplug the machine and continue to cook covered for 2 to 3 more minutes.
11. For Medium:
12. Cook for 4 minutes covered and then unplug the machine and continue to cook covered for 4 more minutes.
13. For Well:
14. Cook for 5 minutes covered and then unplug the machine and continue to cook covered for 5 more minutes.
15. Spice Mix:
16. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
17. 2 teaspoons garlic powder
18. 2 teaspoons onion powder
19. Hot Sauce, to taste
20. Combine all ingredients.
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